TREC Study Guide 2026

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📋 TREC Exam Format at a Glance

125

Questions

150 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 TREC Topics to Study (22)

✍️ Sample TREC Questions & Answers

1. What is required for a Texas licensee to use an assumed business name (DBA) in advertising?

✓ The DBA must be registered with TREC and the county

To use an assumed business name, the licensee's broker must register the name with TREC, and it should also be filed with the appropriate county.

2. In Texas, the Real Estate License Act (TRELA) is enforced by:

✓ Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

In Texas, the Real Estate License Act (TRELA) is administered and enforced by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). TREC is the state agency responsible for regulating real estate brokers and sales agents, ensuring compliance with state laws, and protecting consumers.

3. A Texas licensee must disclose their license status when:

✓ Whenever they are buying or selling property on their own behalf

TREC rules require licensees to disclose their license status in writing whenever they purchase, sell, or lease property for their own account.

4. Under a TREC contract, if the seller fails to complete agreed repairs before closing, the buyer may:

✓ Terminate and receive the earnest money back, or accept the property with a credit

If the seller fails to complete agreed repairs, the buyer can terminate the contract and recover earnest money or accept the property with a negotiated credit.

5. If a licensee's sponsor broker dies or closes their brokerage, the licensee's license status becomes:

✓ Inactive until the licensee affiliates with a new broker

Without a sponsoring broker, a salesperson's license becomes inactive — they may not conduct real estate activities until affiliated with a new, active broker.

6. What is the primary purpose of the TREC Standards of Practice for inspectors?

✓ To establish minimum inspection procedures and reporting requirements

The Standards of Practice define the minimum scope of inspection and reporting requirements to ensure consistent, consumer-protective inspections statewide.

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